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2 arrested after man killed in Gastonia

Jordan Chambers of Shelby was charged with 2nd-degree murder and Destynee Woodberry of Gastonia was charged with accessory after the fact of 2nd-degree murder.

GASTONIA, N.C. — Two people were arrested in connection with a homicide in Gastonia on Sunday, police said.

Jordan Chambers of Shelby was charged with 2nd-degree murder and Destynee Woodberry of Gastonia was charged with accessory after the fact of 2nd-degree murder.

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The homicide happened on November 17 around 2 p.m. in the 700 block of West Hudson Blvd.

When police got to the scene, they found 22-year-old Avery Marquavis Ponder suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to CaroMont Regional Medical Center where he later died. 

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Anyone with additional information about this case should call Gastonia Police at 704-866-6880. 

Credit: Gastonia Police Department

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